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MS SB2148

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-1-87 of Mississippi Code to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to request unmarked vehicles when identifying marks would hinder official investigations.

  • Adds the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to the list of state officials who may request that the Governor authorize unmarked vehicles for investigative purposes.

  • Maintains existing requirement that unmarked vehicle requests must include the vehicle's manufacturer serial number and state inventory number, with written justification for the exemption.

  • Requires the Governor to provide the State Department of Audit with copies of any written authority granted for unmarked vehicles, with ongoing auditing and compliance enforcement procedures.

  • Effective upon passage.

Legislative Description

State-owned vehicles; MDOC Commissioner may request unmarked vehicle for use in official investigations.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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